Needs From: BrownEngage

Volunteer: Major Gift Officer

Position Summary: 

This position is accountable for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors among Bryant’s alumni, parents, and friends. The ability of the officer to engage potential contributors, determine their interests and match them to the needs of the University, and assist these individuals in making gifts of $25,000 or more, will be critical to Bryant’s success in the coming years.

Bryant University is a private New England university with a tradition of innovation and a global vision for success. Our new strategic plan, Vision 2030 , sets a trajectory for the next decade through academic excellence, outstanding student life, competitive athletics and student outcomes among the nation’s top 1% for ROI.

Principal Accountabilities: 

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President, Development, the Major Gift Officer is responsible for the design and implementation of a strategic annual plan focused on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding alumni, parent and friend leadership giving prospects within their assigned prospect portfolio (200 prospects including alumni, parents and friends of the University), through personal visits, correspondence, attendance at cultivation events, etc. Requires regular travel to manage portfolio of assigned prospects.Participate in developing appropriate prospect cultivation strategies, determining potential giving opportunities and optimal gift levels; provide regular reports of all activities through designated reporting methods and inputting information in Development’s database.Meet assigned goals for prospect visits and dollars to be raised, as well as other performance metrics, to be determined annually.Recruit and manage assigned volunteers and assist them in their fund-raising assignments.Maintain knowledge of planned giving arrangements, pertinent tax laws and other factors that will impact and facilitate donors’ ability to make substantial gifts. Collaborate closely with Bryant’s Planned Giving Officer to ensure prospects are able to achieve their philanthropic goals though planned and/or blended gift options.Effectively motivate and collaborate with staff to work as a team in meeting all individual and Departmental goals and ensuring that practices are in compliance with the spirit and intent of the University’s policy on diversity and EEO/AA guidelines.Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

This position is best filled by an individual with an undergraduate degree, advanced degree preferred; 7 – 10 years of demonstrated success in fund raising and capital campaigns, preferably in a higher education setting; experience in recruiting, motivating and managing volunteers in successful fund raising efforts; knowledge of and success in devising blended and planned gift solicitations; ability to plan and think strategically; detail-oriented, but able to manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong interpersonal, writing and communications skills. Requires a proven track record is soliciting major gifts of $25,000 or more. Microsoft Office Suite and CRM Advance experience is a plus. Certain requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities. Travel and non-standard hour are required.

Working Environment:

At Bryant University, we believe that our strength lies in the richness of our campus community and the unique perspectives that shape it. By connecting academic and social experiences, we create an environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment to fostering belonging and well-being ensures that everyone has the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from those who appreciate the wide range of experiences and backgrounds that make our community exceptional. Discover more about how we cultivate a welcoming and collaborative campus culture that drives excellence.

Apply Here: https://employment.bryant.edu/postings/4429 

Agency: Bryant University

Position Summary: 

This position is accountable for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors among Bryant’s alumni, parents, and friends. The ability of the officer to engage potential contributors, determine their interests and match them to the needs of the University, and assist these individuals in making gifts of $25,000 or more, will be critical to Bryant’s success in the coming years.

Bryant University is a private New England university with a tradition of innovation and a global vision for success. Our new strategic plan, Vision 2030 , sets a trajectory for the next decade through academic excellence, outstanding student life, competitive athletics and student outcomes among the nation’s top 1% for ROI.

Principal Accountabilities: 

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President, Development, the Major Gift Officer is responsible for the design and implementation of a strategic annual plan focused on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding alumni, parent and friend leadership giving prospects within their assigned prospect portfolio (200 prospects including alumni, parents and friends of the University), through personal visits, correspondence, attendance at cultivation events, etc. Requires regular travel to manage portfolio of assigned prospects.Participate in developing appropriate prospect cultivation strategies, determining potential giving opportunities and optimal gift levels; provide regular reports of all activities through designated reporting methods and inputting information in Development’s database.Meet assigned goals for prospect visits and dollars to be raised, as well as other performance metrics, to be determined annually.Recruit and manage assigned volunteers and assist them in their fund-raising assignments.Maintain knowledge of planned giving arrangements, pertinent tax laws and other factors that will impact and facilitate donors’ ability to make substantial gifts. Collaborate closely with Bryant’s Planned Giving Officer to ensure prospects are able to achieve their philanthropic goals though planned and/or blended gift options.Effectively motivate and collaborate with staff to work as a team in meeting all individual and Departmental goals and ensuring that practices are in compliance with the spirit and intent of the University’s policy on diversity and EEO/AA guidelines.Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

This position is best filled by an individual with an undergraduate degree, advanced degree preferred; 7 – 10 years of demonstrated success in fund raising and capital campaigns, preferably in a higher education setting; experience in recruiting, motivating and managing volunteers in successful fund raising efforts; knowledge of and success in devising blended and planned gift solicitations; ability to plan and think strategically; detail-oriented, but able to manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong interpersonal, writing and communications skills. Requires a proven track record is soliciting major gifts of $25,000 or more. Microsoft Office Suite and CRM Advance experience is a plus. Certain requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities. Travel and non-standard hour are required.

Working Environment:

At Bryant University, we believe that our strength lies in the richness of our campus community and the unique perspectives that shape it. By connecting academic and social experiences, we create an environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment to fostering belonging and well-being ensures that everyone has the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from those who appreciate the wide range of experiences and backgrounds that make our community exceptional. Discover more about how we cultivate a welcoming and collaborative campus culture that drives excellence.

Apply Here: https://employment.bryant.edu/postings/4429 

Agency: Bryant University

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 02917

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Major Gift Officer

This position is accountable for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors among Bryant’s alumni, parents, and friends. The ability of the officer to engage potential contributors, determine their interests and match them to the needs of the University, and assist these individuals in making gifts of $25,000 or more, will be critical to Bryant’s success in the coming years.

Bryant University is a private New England university with a tradition of innovation and a global vision for success. Our new strategic plan, Vision 2030 , sets a trajectory for the next decade through academic excellence, outstanding student life, competitive athletics and student outcomes among the nation’s top 1% for ROI.

Principal Accountabilities:

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President, Development, the Major Gift Officer is responsible for the design and implementation of a strategic annual plan focused on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding alumni, parent and friend leadership giving prospects within their assigned prospect portfolio (200 prospects including alumni, parents and friends of the University), through personal visits, correspondence, attendance at cultivation events, etc. Requires regular travel to manage portfolio of assigned prospects.Participate in developing appropriate prospect cultivation strategies, determining potential giving opportunities and optimal gift levels; provide regular reports of all activities through designated reporting methods and inputting information in Development’s database.Meet assigned goals for prospect visits and dollars to be raised, as well as other performance metrics, to be determined annually.Recruit and manage assigned volunteers and assist them in their fund-raising assignments.Maintain knowledge of planned giving arrangements, pertinent tax laws and other factors that will impact and facilitate donors’ ability to make substantial gifts. Collaborate closely with Bryant’s Planned Giving Officer to ensure prospects are able to achieve their philanthropic goals though planned and/or blended gift options.Effectively motivate and collaborate with staff to work as a team in meeting all individual and Departmental goals and ensuring that practices are in compliance with the spirit and intent of the University’s policy on diversity and EEO/AA guidelines.Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

This position is best filled by an individual with an undergraduate degree, advanced degree preferred; 7 – 10 years of demonstrated success in fund raising and capital campaigns, preferably in a higher education setting; experience in recruiting, motivating and managing volunteers in successful fund raising efforts; knowledge of and success in devising blended and planned gift solicitations; ability to plan and think strategically; detail-oriented, but able to manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong interpersonal, writing and communications skills. Requires a proven track record is soliciting major gifts of $25,000 or more. Microsoft Office Suite and CRM Advance experience is a plus. Certain requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities. Travel and non-standard hour are required.

Working Environment:

At Bryant University, we believe that our strength lies in the richness of our campus community and the unique perspectives that shape it. By connecting academic and social experiences, we create an environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment to fostering belonging and well-being ensures that everyone has the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from those who appreciate the wide range of experiences and backgrounds that make our community exceptional. Discover more about how we cultivate a welcoming and collaborative campus culture that drives excellence.

Apply Here: https://employment.bryant.edu/postings/4429

Agency: Bryant University

This position is accountable for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors among Bryant’s alumni, parents, and friends. The ability of the officer to engage potential contributors, determine their interests and match them to the needs of the University, and assist these individuals in making gifts of $25,000 or more, will be critical to Bryant’s success in the coming years.

Bryant University is a private New England university with a tradition of innovation and a global vision for success. Our new strategic plan, Vision 2030 , sets a trajectory for the next decade through academic excellence, outstanding student life, competitive athletics and student outcomes among the nation’s top 1% for ROI.

Principal Accountabilities:

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President, Development, the Major Gift Officer is responsible for the design and implementation of a strategic annual plan focused on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding alumni, parent and friend leadership giving prospects within their assigned prospect portfolio (200 prospects including alumni, parents and friends of the University), through personal visits, correspondence, attendance at cultivation events, etc. Requires regular travel to manage portfolio of assigned prospects.Participate in developing appropriate prospect cultivation strategies, determining potential giving opportunities and optimal gift levels; provide regular reports of all activities through designated reporting methods and inputting information in Development’s database.Meet assigned goals for prospect visits and dollars to be raised, as well as other performance metrics, to be determined annually.Recruit and manage assigned volunteers and assist them in their fund-raising assignments.Maintain knowledge of planned giving arrangements, pertinent tax laws and other factors that will impact and facilitate donors’ ability to make substantial gifts. Collaborate closely with Bryant’s Planned Giving Officer to ensure prospects are able to achieve their philanthropic goals though planned and/or blended gift options.Effectively motivate and collaborate with staff to work as a team in meeting all individual and Departmental goals and ensuring that practices are in compliance with the spirit and intent of the University’s policy on diversity and EEO/AA guidelines.Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

This position is best filled by an individual with an undergraduate degree, advanced degree preferred; 7 – 10 years of demonstrated success in fund raising and capital campaigns, preferably in a higher education setting; experience in recruiting, motivating and managing volunteers in successful fund raising efforts; knowledge of and success in devising blended and planned gift solicitations; ability to plan and think strategically; detail-oriented, but able to manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong interpersonal, writing and communications skills. Requires a proven track record is soliciting major gifts of $25,000 or more. Microsoft Office Suite and CRM Advance experience is a plus. Certain requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities. Travel and non-standard hour are required.

Working Environment:

At Bryant University, we believe that our strength lies in the richness of our campus community and the unique perspectives that shape it. By connecting academic and social experiences, we create an environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment to fostering belonging and well-being ensures that everyone has the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from those who appreciate the wide range of experiences and backgrounds that make our community exceptional. Discover more about how we cultivate a welcoming and collaborative campus culture that drives excellence.

Apply Here: https://employment.bryant.edu/postings/4429

Agency: Bryant University

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 02917

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Director of Advancement Systems and Reporting

Position Summary:

The Director of Advancement Systems and Reporting is responsible for developing, implementing and supporting various Advancement technology applications. Responsibilities include: providing front-end interface, report development, database development, programming, integrations between various platforms and support for web-based applications. The Director provides leadership and collaborates closely with other managers within University Advancement and their teams in order to support fundraising, stewardship and Alumni and Parent engagement initiatives. The Director is a key liaison to technology vendors and external offices of the University for special initiatives related to the Advancement database, including Information Technology and the Business Office.

The Director is responsible for assuring high standards of reporting including ensuring accuracy of all constituent related information whether that is biographic / demographic information, gift / pledge commitment data, information needed for the comprehensive donor stewardship program, or compiled and analyzed as a report for use by University management. This includes data flowing in and out of the Advancement database as well as data gathered from outside sources. This role leads a team that includes a system/data analyst, data specialists and periodically student workers. The Director is also responsible for documentation of all key business reports and definitions and providing technology training to staff on how to utilize systems to generic basis reports and data requests.

Bryant is recognized as a top 1 percent national leader in student education outcomes and ROI and regularly receives high rankings from U.S. News and World Report, QS Stars, Money, Bloomberg Businessweek, Wall Street Journal, and College Factual. Bryant’s strategic plan, Vision 2030, redefines higher education through a commitment to providing students with a transformational learning experience. Vision 2030 accelerates advancements in academic innovation, experiential learning, vibrant student life, Division I athletics, and a connected community that fosters belonging and success.

Principal Accountabilities:

System Strategy and Management (50%)

Oversee planning, development and implementation of all University Advancement systems, programs, and reporting tools for effective and efficient support of all advancement initiatives.Build, maintain and document integrations with other advancement tools, and University platforms to enhance overall reporting capabilities.Establish and document policies and procedures for the timely, efficient, and accurate collection and maintenance of data and mapping across various advancement tools.Proactively recommend and implement business processes and workflows to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of all data management to meet the best industry practices and to fully utilize the organizational and technological capabilities of the Advancement database.Anticipate, organize, source resources for, and execute on programming needs using both internal and external sources. Work with AVP of Development Operations to ensure that ongoing programming needs are correctly prioritized and completed in a timely manner.Maintain awareness of changes, improvements, and enhancements in the Advancement database, and develop processes and/or application to communicate these enhancements to colleagues.Facilitate the timely and efficient transfer of data between the Advancement database, other Division and University data systems, and external contracted systems, to ensure the Advancement database is up-to-date and remains the division database of record for all purposes.

Reporting and Relationship Management (40%)

Liaison to advancement colleagues to understand reporting needs and data points and document available reports, advanced finds and data exports created to support those needs, and update annually as part of onboarding of new hires in respective areas.Work closely with other UA Departments to generate reporting tools and dashboards that support alumni relations, stewardship, and fundraising goals and objectives.Develop and prepare KPI reports and otherwise analyze fundraising, engagement, stewardship and communications metrics and partner with other Division leaders to recommend tactical and strategic actions, goals, and initiatives.Continually work with Advancement Services staff for enhancements that will improve the efficiency and accuracy of gift processing and data management and related processes for stewardship, reminders and timeliness of their goals.Oversee the digital imaging for all Advancement Services records, ensuring that the CRM contains the most up to date data to support Division and University initiatives.

Training and Special Projects (10%)

Support University Advancement strategic planning initiatives. Work with the AVP and senior leadership team to create and implement development and leadership strategies that support the University’s long-range goals.Effectively recruit, train, motivate, and supervise assigned staff to work as a team in meeting Division goals, and ensuring that supervisory practices follow the spirit and intent of the University’s policy on diversity and EEO/AA guidelines.Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

This position is best served by a person with a minimum of 5+ years of experience working with and supporting constituent management systems, preferably within Advancement and in Higher Education. Demonstrated ability to research, interpret, analyze, and synthesize raw information to support advancement information needs is essential, as well as the ability to think both strategically and analytically.

Demonstrated proficiency with reporting tools including the Microsoft professional suite, and skills including data mining, predictive modeling and Tableau or PowerBi is preferred. The ideal candidate for this position will have a keen eye for detail and the ability to establish and maintain the highest standards of accuracy and consistency. Strong interpersonal skills and managerial skills are required to collaborate effectively with and provide customer services support to all members of the Advancement staff.

An undergraduate degree and coursework or direct work experience in system administration, programming, integration, report generation, data analysis or analytics preferred. Management and training experience preferred. Non-traditional hours may be required to support divisional and University events.

Certain requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.

Working Environment:

At Bryant University, we believe that our strength lies in the richness of our campus community and the unique perspectives that shape it. By connecting academic and social experiences, we create an environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment to fostering belonging and well-being ensures that everyone has the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from those who appreciate the wide range of experiences and backgrounds that make our community exceptional. Discover more about how we cultivate a welcoming and collaborative campus culture that drives excellence.

Apply Here: https://employment.bryant.edu/postings/4549 

Agency: Bryant University

Position Summary:

The Director of Advancement Systems and Reporting is responsible for developing, implementing and supporting various Advancement technology applications. Responsibilities include: providing front-end interface, report development, database development, programming, integrations between various platforms and support for web-based applications. The Director provides leadership and collaborates closely with other managers within University Advancement and their teams in order to support fundraising, stewardship and Alumni and Parent engagement initiatives. The Director is a key liaison to technology vendors and external offices of the University for special initiatives related to the Advancement database, including Information Technology and the Business Office.

The Director is responsible for assuring high standards of reporting including ensuring accuracy of all constituent related information whether that is biographic / demographic information, gift / pledge commitment data, information needed for the comprehensive donor stewardship program, or compiled and analyzed as a report for use by University management. This includes data flowing in and out of the Advancement database as well as data gathered from outside sources. This role leads a team that includes a system/data analyst, data specialists and periodically student workers. The Director is also responsible for documentation of all key business reports and definitions and providing technology training to staff on how to utilize systems to generic basis reports and data requests.

Bryant is recognized as a top 1 percent national leader in student education outcomes and ROI and regularly receives high rankings from U.S. News and World Report, QS Stars, Money, Bloomberg Businessweek, Wall Street Journal, and College Factual. Bryant’s strategic plan, Vision 2030, redefines higher education through a commitment to providing students with a transformational learning experience. Vision 2030 accelerates advancements in academic innovation, experiential learning, vibrant student life, Division I athletics, and a connected community that fosters belonging and success.

Principal Accountabilities:

System Strategy and Management (50%)

Oversee planning, development and implementation of all University Advancement systems, programs, and reporting tools for effective and efficient support of all advancement initiatives.Build, maintain and document integrations with other advancement tools, and University platforms to enhance overall reporting capabilities.Establish and document policies and procedures for the timely, efficient, and accurate collection and maintenance of data and mapping across various advancement tools.Proactively recommend and implement business processes and workflows to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of all data management to meet the best industry practices and to fully utilize the organizational and technological capabilities of the Advancement database.Anticipate, organize, source resources for, and execute on programming needs using both internal and external sources. Work with AVP of Development Operations to ensure that ongoing programming needs are correctly prioritized and completed in a timely manner.Maintain awareness of changes, improvements, and enhancements in the Advancement database, and develop processes and/or application to communicate these enhancements to colleagues.Facilitate the timely and efficient transfer of data between the Advancement database, other Division and University data systems, and external contracted systems, to ensure the Advancement database is up-to-date and remains the division database of record for all purposes.

Reporting and Relationship Management (40%)

Liaison to advancement colleagues to understand reporting needs and data points and document available reports, advanced finds and data exports created to support those needs, and update annually as part of onboarding of new hires in respective areas.Work closely with other UA Departments to generate reporting tools and dashboards that support alumni relations, stewardship, and fundraising goals and objectives.Develop and prepare KPI reports and otherwise analyze fundraising, engagement, stewardship and communications metrics and partner with other Division leaders to recommend tactical and strategic actions, goals, and initiatives.Continually work with Advancement Services staff for enhancements that will improve the efficiency and accuracy of gift processing and data management and related processes for stewardship, reminders and timeliness of their goals.Oversee the digital imaging for all Advancement Services records, ensuring that the CRM contains the most up to date data to support Division and University initiatives.

Training and Special Projects (10%)

Support University Advancement strategic planning initiatives. Work with the AVP and senior leadership team to create and implement development and leadership strategies that support the University’s long-range goals.Effectively recruit, train, motivate, and supervise assigned staff to work as a team in meeting Division goals, and ensuring that supervisory practices follow the spirit and intent of the University’s policy on diversity and EEO/AA guidelines.Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

This position is best served by a person with a minimum of 5+ years of experience working with and supporting constituent management systems, preferably within Advancement and in Higher Education. Demonstrated ability to research, interpret, analyze, and synthesize raw information to support advancement information needs is essential, as well as the ability to think both strategically and analytically.

Demonstrated proficiency with reporting tools including the Microsoft professional suite, and skills including data mining, predictive modeling and Tableau or PowerBi is preferred. The ideal candidate for this position will have a keen eye for detail and the ability to establish and maintain the highest standards of accuracy and consistency. Strong interpersonal skills and managerial skills are required to collaborate effectively with and provide customer services support to all members of the Advancement staff.

An undergraduate degree and coursework or direct work experience in system administration, programming, integration, report generation, data analysis or analytics preferred. Management and training experience preferred. Non-traditional hours may be required to support divisional and University events.

Certain requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.

Working Environment:

At Bryant University, we believe that our strength lies in the richness of our campus community and the unique perspectives that shape it. By connecting academic and social experiences, we create an environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment to fostering belonging and well-being ensures that everyone has the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from those who appreciate the wide range of experiences and backgrounds that make our community exceptional. Discover more about how we cultivate a welcoming and collaborative campus culture that drives excellence.

Apply Here: https://employment.bryant.edu/postings/4549 

Agency: Bryant University

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 02917

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Assistant Director, Alumni and Parent Engagement

Position Summary:

This position reports to the Senior Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement and is responsible for working towards our department’s strategic objectives by:

Providing meaningful opportunities for alumni and parents to engage and connect with Bryant through participation, volunteerism, and philanthropy.Encouraging purposeful student relationships and engagement that builds lifelong commitment to the University.Engaging in efforts to bring alumni together on campus for major class and affinity reunions.Developing and sustaining strategic campus partnerships across the University.

Bryant is recognized as a top 1 percent national leader in student education outcomes and ROI and regularly receives high rankings from U.S. News and World Report, QS Stars, Money, Bloomberg Businessweek, Wall Street Journal, and College Factual. Bryant’s strategic plan, Vision 2030, redefines higher education through a commitment to providing students with a transformational learning experience. Vision 2030 accelerates advancements in academic innovation, experiential learning, vibrant student life, Division I athletics, and a connected community that fosters belonging and success.

Principal Accountabilities:

Provide event management and logistics oversight for the Alumni and Parent Engagement Team for Reunion@Homecoming each Fall. Recruit and cultivate alumni volunteers for key campus-based reunions and affinity programs. Staff the campus reunion committees and, with the full Alumni Engagement team, coordinate outreach to Reunion classes and committees. Develop and implement regional alumni programs and events that strategically engage alumni, share important campus news and information, and strengthen ties with the University. Work with the Alumni and Parent Engagement team to develop a plan for strategic use of resources and choice of locations. Coordinate logistics for assigned off-campus events, including communications planning that includes pre-event registration, marketing, email and social media communications, and post event surveys and follow up.Serve as the primary staff liaison for BOLD – Bulldogs of the Last Decade committee and its programming.Serve as advisor to the Student Alumni Association to help develop and execute programs that foster visibility and commitment among Bryant’s student body. Serve as the primary liaison with Student Affairs.Assist in the monitoring and posting on social media channels and support online networking tools such as our mentoring platform.Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

This position is best filled by an individual who has 3-4 years of related alumni and/or development experience, and/or an undergraduate degree in a related field. A public relations orientation, ability to interact effectively with large groups and on a one-to-one basis, strong organizational skills, and strong oral and written communication skills are required. The ability to motivate volunteers is important, as is the ability to cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with alumni, students, faculty, and staff. The position also requires knowledge and use of online social media with a goal of facilitating alumni connections with one another and with the campus community. Evening and weekend hours required. Travel is required. Certain requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.

Working Environment:

Regular attendance at assigned job site with flexibility for occasional remote work. The ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and constituents (alumni and parents) are essential functions of this position.

At Bryant University, we believe that our strength lies in the richness of our campus community and the unique perspectives that shape it. By connecting academic and social experiences, we create an environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment to fostering belonging and well-being ensures that everyone has the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from those who appreciate the wide range of experiences and backgrounds that make our community exceptional. Discover more about how we cultivate a welcoming and collaborative campus culture that drives excellence.

Apply Here: https://employment.bryant.edu/postings/4541

Agency: Bryant University

Position Summary:

This position reports to the Senior Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement and is responsible for working towards our department’s strategic objectives by:

Providing meaningful opportunities for alumni and parents to engage and connect with Bryant through participation, volunteerism, and philanthropy.Encouraging purposeful student relationships and engagement that builds lifelong commitment to the University.Engaging in efforts to bring alumni together on campus for major class and affinity reunions.Developing and sustaining strategic campus partnerships across the University.

Bryant is recognized as a top 1 percent national leader in student education outcomes and ROI and regularly receives high rankings from U.S. News and World Report, QS Stars, Money, Bloomberg Businessweek, Wall Street Journal, and College Factual. Bryant’s strategic plan, Vision 2030, redefines higher education through a commitment to providing students with a transformational learning experience. Vision 2030 accelerates advancements in academic innovation, experiential learning, vibrant student life, Division I athletics, and a connected community that fosters belonging and success.

Principal Accountabilities:

Provide event management and logistics oversight for the Alumni and Parent Engagement Team for Reunion@Homecoming each Fall. Recruit and cultivate alumni volunteers for key campus-based reunions and affinity programs. Staff the campus reunion committees and, with the full Alumni Engagement team, coordinate outreach to Reunion classes and committees. Develop and implement regional alumni programs and events that strategically engage alumni, share important campus news and information, and strengthen ties with the University. Work with the Alumni and Parent Engagement team to develop a plan for strategic use of resources and choice of locations. Coordinate logistics for assigned off-campus events, including communications planning that includes pre-event registration, marketing, email and social media communications, and post event surveys and follow up.Serve as the primary staff liaison for BOLD – Bulldogs of the Last Decade committee and its programming.Serve as advisor to the Student Alumni Association to help develop and execute programs that foster visibility and commitment among Bryant’s student body. Serve as the primary liaison with Student Affairs.Assist in the monitoring and posting on social media channels and support online networking tools such as our mentoring platform.Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

This position is best filled by an individual who has 3-4 years of related alumni and/or development experience, and/or an undergraduate degree in a related field. A public relations orientation, ability to interact effectively with large groups and on a one-to-one basis, strong organizational skills, and strong oral and written communication skills are required. The ability to motivate volunteers is important, as is the ability to cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with alumni, students, faculty, and staff. The position also requires knowledge and use of online social media with a goal of facilitating alumni connections with one another and with the campus community. Evening and weekend hours required. Travel is required. Certain requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.

Working Environment:

Regular attendance at assigned job site with flexibility for occasional remote work. The ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and constituents (alumni and parents) are essential functions of this position.

At Bryant University, we believe that our strength lies in the richness of our campus community and the unique perspectives that shape it. By connecting academic and social experiences, we create an environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment to fostering belonging and well-being ensures that everyone has the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from those who appreciate the wide range of experiences and backgrounds that make our community exceptional. Discover more about how we cultivate a welcoming and collaborative campus culture that drives excellence.

Apply Here: https://employment.bryant.edu/postings/4541

Agency: Bryant University

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 02917

Allow Groups: No